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Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers,based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a.seeming to be truthful b.weighing an excessive amount c.extending in a specific decision d.continuing for a long time e.being exceptional and talented

Read this inference: "one day the neighbors will move out of the little frame house." what detail from the story best supports this inference?

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